/ˈrekəgnaɪz ||; ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪz/(also -ise)
verb [T]
1 to know again sb/sth that you have seen or heard before 认得；辨认出: I recognized him but I couldn't remember his name. 我认得他，但记不起他的名字。
2 to accept that sth is true 承认（某事属实）
3 to accept sth officially 正式承认；认可: My qualifications are not recognized in other countries. 我的资格在其他国家不被认可。
4 to show officially that you think sth that sb has done is good 表扬